{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-kibori-kuma-bear-hokkaido-wood-carving-ainu-folk-art-1980s","title":"Vintage Japanese Kibori Kuma Bear Hokkaido Wood Carving Ainu Folk Art 1980s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eThis is an authentic vintage Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKibori Kuma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, handcrafted in \u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eHokkaido during the 1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e and sourced directly from a Japanese government auction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eKibori Kuma (木彫り熊) carvings are one of Japan’s most iconic forms of folk art, originating in northern Japan in the early 20th century. Deeply connected to \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eAinu cultural symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e, the bear represents \u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"730\"\u003estrength, protection, and respect for nature\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eThis piece features a powerful bear captured in a natural stance, with expressive carving marks that highlight the artisan’s hand. The wood has developed a rich, natural patina over time, enhancing its \u003cstrong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"958\"\u003ewabi-sabi character\u003c\/strong\u003e and giving it a strong presence as both décor and collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eEach Kibori Kuma is unique—this is a true one-of-a-kind vintage piece, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1dghcdk\" data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003e✅ Product Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12g29t\" data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eAuthentic Japanese Kibori Kuma wood carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x3xm0\" data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eHand-carved in Hokkaido, Japan (1980s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19xhcdx\" data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eTraditional Ainu cultural symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4stksd\" data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eNatural wood with beautiful aged patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ayvh8l\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eStrong, lifelike carving with rustic detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m8w065\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind vintage piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ooamul\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eSourced from Japan government auction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gyvsis\" data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eIdeal for collectors or rustic \/ wabi-sabi décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1wuup40\" data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e📏 Details \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vfdi8q\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eOrigin: Hokkaido, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u14oc1\" data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eEra: 1980s (Showa period)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9low1n\" data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eMaterial: Natural wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l9rkbb\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11ml2j5\" data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eNotes: Surface wear, minor scratches, and patina consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k0pbc4\" data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eNo major structural damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1c5a9po\" data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e🎎 Cultural Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003eKibori Kuma carvings are closely tied to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eAinu heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the bear is a sacred and powerful figure. 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